Serving 118 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bunker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bunker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Bunker Elementary School's student population of 118 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bunker Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bunker Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1821 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
93%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bunker Elementary School's ranking?
Bunker Elementary School is ranked #1821 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Bunker Elementary School often compared to?
Bunker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centerville Elementary School, Ellington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Bunker Elementary School?
118 students attend Bunker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Bunker Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bunker Elementary School?
Bunker Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bunker Elementary School offer ?
Bunker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bunker Elementary School part of?
Bunker Elementary School is part of Bunker R-III School District.
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